The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Upholstery Branch. The incumbent serves as Upholsterer installing upholstery, drapery and window treatments. Work involves contouring surfaces; use of upholstery tools, machines and techniques; with extensive knowledge of the historic appearance. Incumbent also assists with carpet installation.    

Duties

Tour of Duty - Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Skills and Knowledge Skill in creating artistic upholstery adaptations utilizing techniques such as tufting to decorate surfaces or make outer covers conform to curved frame lines or other special shapes. Knowledge of shop mathematics to make difficult calculations, such as computing dimensions and laying out circles, angles, curves and irregular shapes Knowledge of the performance properties and handling characteristics of all types and grades of common upholstery materials to select materials for specific tasks and thorough knowledge of the different fabrics and leather characteristics. Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics and materials, including materials that are used infrequently and materials that require skillful handling, such as silk, satin, velvet and horsehair. Skill necessary to operate different type sewing machines and have a good knowledge of a variety of stitches used. Knowledge to distinguish between different types of floor covering and know the stretching aspects of the different type carpeting and the skill to use the "rug kicker" to stretch carpets for installations.

Contacts

• Address Architect of the Capitol 2nd and D Street, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20515 United States
• Name: Stanna Bennett
• Phone: 202-226-7000
• Email: [email protected]